Community Corner 2014

Here
is a list of important events and happenings and ways for you to get
involved now, support the community and help promote the needs of Indie
Theatre. (Community Corner was originally created in May of 2009)

WHAT'S NEXT

Babie, Babies, EverywhereThere seems to be A LOT of OOB babies recently. Being an organization dedicated to celebration OOB, we can not think of a better reason to raise a glass (or a bottle):

David Sedgwick & wife Jennifer welcomed Astrid in Jan. 2014

Amanda & Craig Feldman added Maggie to their family in March 2014

Julie Bain & husband Chas had little Aurora in May 2014

Bobby Gore & Darlene Rae Heller brought home Livia in June 2014

David Pincus & wife Colleen introduced Marai in July 2014

Heather Cohn & Gus Schulenberg welcomed Marcena in August 2014

AND

Joe Mathers & Felicia Hudson are expecting

and Rich Ferraioli is also anticipating a little arrival

NYSCA surveyNYSCA is conducting a survey that will help determine its work plan for the next four years. Please take a moment to complete the survey and forward it to your colleagues and friends.

WHAT HAPPENED

NEA budget in jeopardyOnce again there are proposed cuts
to the NEA budget, this year a decrease of $8 million from the current
funding level. Take 2 minutes to write to your Congressperson using this
easily customizable letter from Americans for the Arts.

Indie Theatre Week Save
the dates for Indie Theatre Week: July 20-27, including the famous
Indie theatre softball game in Central Park (scheduled for July 26)
Check out the details.

SubletSeries@HERE The
subsidized rental program at HERE Arts Center is calling for applicants.
They not only provide subsidized performance space, but rehearsal
space, technical assistance and administrative support. For details
visit HERE.

NYSCA deadline approaching Just a reminder that NYSCA's deadline is July 27th, and their new timeline for support is Jan-Dec 2015. Go to nysca.org for more info

OOB <3 Sound DesignersWhen the American Theatre Wing
announced that they would no longer present an award for sound design,
there was a reaction from theatre creators across the country and it
wasn't one of stunned silence. Many in the OOB community have been
advocating for the Tony's to reinstate the award. Read more and find out how you can get involved.

Planet Connections FestivalIt's earlier than usual this year, and we wouldn't want you to miss it! Running through June 9. Details at planetconnections.org

NYSCA applications openNew York State Council on the Arts applications for 2015 are now open (due June 27). Make sure you check the guidelines because there's a new step to this year's application.

LIT space grantLooking
for rehearsal space for your Fringe show or another summer project? The
League of Independent Theater is offering the next round of their space
grants. Application due June 2nd. Learn more...

Do you teach?History Matters/Back to the Future's One Play at a Time Initiative
is looking for college and university professors who teach drama to
commit to teaching one historic woman playwright each semester. And
students who are in classes with a One Play at a Time committed
professor are eligible for the Judith Barlow Prize ($2,500 for an
original one-act play). Check out the details

FAB Load OUTHead on down to East 4th Street on Saturday,
April 26th from 12-3pm for this reuse & repurposing event where you
can take home all the donated costumes, props, and furniture you can
carry! Or is your storage space getting cramped? You can also donate
items by scheduling an appointment withloadout@fabnyc.org. Check out the details.

Women Stage the WorldThe League of Professional Theatre
Women will be leading a parade on May 8th at 5:30pm in Times Square to
advocate for more opportunities and visibility for women theatre
artists.Learn more.

New DCA Commissioner This month Mayor de Blasio appointed Tom Finkelpearl, Executive Director of the Queens Museum, as the new Commissioner for the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

Off-Off@$9 Hopefully
most of you are already taking advantage of this great program through
TDF, but just in case you don't know about it (or missed the note back
in November), here's the deal. Off-Off Broadway producers can register
with TDF's "Off-Off@$9"
program to offer $9 tickets to your shows. This is a great way to fill
the house during that first week when ticket sales are often low.

World Theatre Day is March 27 Be sure to check out the Around-the-World-Chain Play at the Lark that night at 7pm. Or watch it on live stream
And this year's annual International Message will be written by South
African playwright, designer & director Brett Bailey.

30/30's Latina/o theatre schemeThere
are over 30 readings of US Latina/o plays scheduled this month and next
across the country as part of NoPassport's 30/30 initiative. NYC
companies participating include Pregones, Flux Theatre Ensemble, and
Dramatic Question Theatre. It's not too late to get involved by emailing
30playsin30days@gmail.com. Check out the full schedule of readings.

Looking for a home?ArtCondo
is a community-focused real-estate project based in New York City
established to help artists, creative businesses and arts non-profits
buy buildings together in various locations throughout the 5 boroughs.
Buildings can be used as studio/work spaces or live/work, and will be
organically connected to surrounding neighborhoods through the inclusion
of neighborhood residents. If you're interested, fill out their survey now.

Professional Development OpportunityThe
Arts & Business Council of NY is holding a workshop on March 26th
on segmenting your marketing and fundraising efforts. And it's FREE. Sign up.

Arts Advocacy DayRegistration
is now open for the March 24-25 Arts Advocacy Day, hosted by Americans
for the Arts. You can get involved to meet with your members of Congress
to advocate in support of issues like arts education and funding. Check out the details. Even if you aren't going to D.C., you can keep up-to-date on the Arts Advocacy Day Facebook page.

Frigid Festival 2014It's February which means it's Frigid
time! The Frigid Festival run Feb 19 - March 9, with shows from
Chicago, Canada, Texas, New York and more. Show schedules and ticket
details are available on the FRIGID website.

ART/NY Internship Fair The Internship Fair will take place on March 15. Members of ART/NY must register if they want a table by March 6. Check out the details.

NEA Chair President Obama nominated Jane Chu as the chair
of the National Endowment for the Arts, a position that has been vacant
for more than a year! Chu is currently the president of the Kauffman
Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City. Find out more.

News from The BrickIndie
theatre mover and shaker Mariah MacCarthy is a new Associate Artistic
Director of The Brick. And feelance dramaturg Maryanne Olson is their
new Literary Manager.

National Center for Arts Research ReportEver wish all the
available data on U.S. arts and cultural organizations was analyzed by
one source? On Feb. 10th at the Pershing Square Signature Center, there
will be a FREE presentation of the NCAR's research on solutions to some
of the most challenging problems facing arts leaders. You can read the report online or watch the Livestream of the presentation. Twitter @artsresearch